Ruta Graveolens Plant Views
The homeopathic remedy ruta is basically prepared from the plant called Ruta graveolens, also known by other different names, such as herb of repentance, herb of grace, rue, bitter herb and rue bitterwort. Ruta graveolens usually grows up to a height of around three feet (one meter) and bears plump or fleshy leaves and blooms that are yellowish in color. Rue or the herb of grace is indigenous to the southern regions of Europe, but the plant has been introduced in different parts of the world and is presently cultivated around the globe. Ruta graveolens possesses a potent smell that is usually obnoxious to most.
As aforementioned, the homeopathic remedy ruta should never be given to pregnant women since it has the aptitude to stimulate the contraction of the uterus and, thereby, result in forced abortion or miscarriage. Although the use of ruta is not known to result in any adverse after-effects, many people have reported that handling the fresh ruta graveolens plant has caused contact dermatitis or skin rashes. Therefore, it is essential to wear gloves when harvesting this plant so that the workers do not develop skin rashes.
The plant Ruta graveolens which is used to prepare the homeopathic remedy ruta, belongs to a genus of potently fragrant evergreen sub-shrubs. This plant belongs to the family of Rutaceae and is indigenous to southern Europe, especially the Mediterranean region, southwest Asia and Macaronesia region comprising three habitats - the Azores, Madeira (both belonging to Portugal) and Canaries belonging to Spain.
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